AM’s practical foundation + 4 more

Baba

AM’s practical foundation

Namaskar,

Saeddha'ntik tattva (imaginary, fictitious theory) is an impotent or even harmful theory that is not based on practice. Just someone creates their own fanciful theory and tries to apply it to the world. And this invariably creates problems.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "If theory precedes practice many difficulties will be encountered." (1)

In contrast, prayogabhaomik tattva (practical theory) is grounded in the true reality. In this case, the theory is based on what is already existing in the world, and thus that theory is of deep and lasting value.
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Ananda Marga philosophy says, "A theory which follows practice will be successful." (2)

Prayogabhaomik tattva (practical theory) means viewing those things which are already part of the natural order - like seeing the apple falling from the tree - and then formulating the theory of gravity based on that phenomenon. In such cases, the theory will be proper; it will never go bad. It will not be proved wrong or incorrect.

But if any person who is a dry intellectual sits at his table and writes all kinds of philosophy, and then tomorrow updates that philosophy, and then the next day some problem comes and again he updates his self-imagined philosophy, then that cannot be called as prayogabhaomik tattva (practical theory). Because prayogabhaomik tattva (practical theory) is a lasting theory that is beyond change. And it is formulated on those systems and properties which are already existing and operating in the world.


Baba's example of kaoshikii

For instance, Baba has created the kaoshikii dance. That time He saw the internal parts of the body and decided what type of exercise will be best. Because He practically saw that certain glands and organs etc needed a particular type of exercise.
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So it is not that first He created the exercises and then the limbs have to be switched around in order to accommodate that philosophy - or that the glands have to be changed or tweaked in a certain way. Rather always those limbs and those glands were operating in a certain way and they needed a specific type of exercise, i.e. kaoshikii. So Baba's approach is perfectly functional and accurate. In contrast, if anyone makes a theory not based on practice then it will fail.

              
AM philosophy

Since this whole cosmos is within His mind, the all-knowing Taraka Brahma Baba has an inherent understanding of how things are working, such as how the human mind functions. That is the direction of AM philosophy. That is why in numerous books on the Author's page Baba has written that Ananda Marga is the common feeling of the human heart. What human beings feel in the heart and what human psychology exists, accordingly AM theory has been given.

In a similar fashion, the whole cycle of brahmacakra is moving in its own way. And those who saw those who know what is the need. So Baba, being the Taraka Brahma, sees and knows the nature of everything. That is why His philosophy is always perfect.
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The present scenario

But nowadays in the world people do not follow this special approach. Instead, they invent their own baseless theories and that creates mayhem, whereby different pseudo-yogis dream up various exercises like misguided pranayama etc and then later on it is found that such exercises are extremely dangerous. And still others fall into the same trap and create so many exercises like boxing, and later it was discovered that it was damaging to the brain. And in that way they have created so many other things that led to so many dangers.

Thus there are many people engaged in such type of utopian theories which they propagate and then tomorrow it becomes outdated. Because they are just making their own type of formula which is not grounded in practice. So their theory stems from intellectual extravaganza, nothing more. The theory of communism too failed because it preceded practice.
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Conclusion

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "I have already told you that human civilisation is in danger. The chief reason is that in so many cases theory has preceded practice. You must not entertain any of these." (3)

So we should all be aware about the negative pitfalls of saeddha'ntik tattva (imaginary, fictitious theory),  as well as the positive and unique approach of prayogabhaomik tattva (practical theory). All of the Ananda Marga teachings are perfectly suited to human life; they are prayogabhaomik tattva (practical theory).

Baba says, "Victory is sure to embrace you. Difficulties and encumbrances cannot be more powerful than your capacity to solve them. You are the children of the great Cosmic Entity." (4)

In Him, 
Kamalanayana

Note: Saeddha'ntik tattva is an imaginary, fictitious theory because it is not based on universal laws or proven tenets. It is just the fairytale concoction of one jinanii (useless intellectual). In contrast, prayogabhaomik tattva is any practical theory which stems from the unfolding truths that are inherent to this universe. 
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This is a deep subject so best is to read Baba's two discourses on this very matter. Refer to "Theory and Practice" in Prout in a Nutshell - 6, and the appendix of Ananda Vacanamrtam - 30 titled "Principles and Practice of Philosophy and Cult". In addition, in the 1970's Baba gave Seminar Notes on this topic as well. So by referring to Baba's discourses then the entire subject will be clear.

References
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 6, Theory and Practice
2. Prout in a Nutshell - 6, Theory and Practice
3. Prout in a Nutshell - 6, Theory and Practice
4. Prout in a Nutshell - 6, Prout in a Nutshell - 6, The Future of Civilization

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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.

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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==

All are margiis

The Supreme Command holds great importance; accordingly, it has been placed at the beginning of each and every AM book. The following lines from the Supreme Command guide us that all disciples of Sadguru Baba are margiis - irrespective of their dress. 

(A) Supreme Command states, "Every Ananda Margii will have to perform sadhana twice a day invariably; verily is this the command of the Lord." (1)

(B) Supreme Command states, "It is the bounden duty of every Ananda Margii to endeavor to bring all to the path of bliss." (2)

Obviously these above two tenets of the Supreme Command are not only for family disciples of Baba. The directives in the Supreme Command are for all. Hence, Ananda Margii refers to a disciple of Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji, irrespective of whether one is a family person or a wholetime worker.

References
1. Supreme Command
2. Supreme Command

== Section 3: Important Teaching ==

False images: Krsna & Radha

  Ananda Marga ideology states, “When a devotee moves towards Parama Puruśa with intense yearning for Him, it is called rádhábháva. When a devotee finally reaches Parama Puruśa by virtue of this intense rádhábháva it is called the union between Rádhá and Krśńá in the Vaeshńava scriptures.”
  “Who is Krśńa? Here Krśńa is none other than Parama Puruśa. You might have seen some pictures depicting Rádhá and Krśńa. These all are false. Krśńa and Rádha are subtle spiritual concepts. A devotee will have to move towards Puruśottama, the Supreme Nucleus, with the help of rádhiká shakti or hládinii shakti. There is no path of Supreme Welfare other than rádhiká shakti.” (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life 10, Vaedhii Bhakti & Shuddha’ Bhakti

== Section: Important Teaching ==

No need for recognition

Note: The following teaching contains two ideas that demand our attention. 

#1: When serving others by doing shudrocita seva, one should not desire their appreciation, thanks, or kind words. And one should not become displeased if those persons do not express their gratitude. One should feel happy to have been given the opportunity to serve Narayan in the form of a suffering person. 

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Another way to give the public their due respect is to serve them properly. While preaching with a shudrocita idea in view, it should particularly be kept in mind that during the service you will not enter into a propaganda work. Very likely it may so happen that you may go on attending on him, but he does not pay any heed to your single utterance or you do not get any chance to put a word to him, but you need not be sorry for that, because (Náráyan) in human form has accepted, taking your service and this much is your gain. Is it a less important gain?” (1)

  
Way to convince non-margiis

#2: When trying to convince others about the ideals of Ananda Marga, if the next person is not understanding then best is to give an example from various local scriptures etc. Try to relate that example with Ananda Marga ideology. It is just like how in India you may cite the Gita, Ramayana, or the Vedas, and in Muslim countries you may give an example from the Koran, or for Christians one may cite the Bible. By this way you will be able to teach them Ananda Marga philosophy. The formula is to start teaching them from the point that they already know, and guide them into new realms of knowledge.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “The verbal comment on the speeches of others does not impress the people so much as the printed words of a book do, more so if those words are confirmed directly or indirectly by any religious scripture.” (2)

References
1. Táttvika Diipiká (Dvitiiya Parva), Point #4 - Utsava
2. Táttvika Diipiká (Dvitiiya Parva), Point #4 - Utsava

== Section 4: Links ==

Postings to Read

Story: our offering to Baba

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2014/05/baba-story-fulfilled-my-desire.html

Fast puja ruins DC

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2016/09/rajasika-guru-puja.html

This is real work

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/12/why-mocked-ridiculed-3-more.html

Why AM discards idol worship

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/04/idol-worship-is-dangerous-why.html

Benefits & need of local support

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/03/wrong-approach-feeding-from-very-very.html

Mahaprayan of Vasudevananda Avt

 Baba

Mahaprayan of Vasudevananda Avt 

Namaskar,

It is with much sadness that we share the news of the mahaprayan of Acarya Vasudevananda Avadhuta. Dada ji had been suffering from 4th stage cancer for several months and was being treated in Kolkata at Tata Medical Centre. His mahaprayan took place today at 8:05am IST. 

May we all take solace in the fact that Baba will lovingly bestow His infinite grace.

in Him,
Harideva

Note: Here is an alert for those cremating a dead body in India or Indian managed cremation homes around the world. Their custom is to put the fire in the mouth of the deceased to initiate the burning of the body. This is prohibited in AM as it is uncivilised. So watch out; do not allow this. If you are not careful, they will end up cremating the body in this manner. Make them aware ahead of time. 

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, "The practice of putting fire into the mouth of the dead body is repulsive, it should not be encouraged." (Caryacarya - 1, Disposal of the Dead Body)


~ In-depth study ~

We have seen that when somebody dies then in offering their condolences people say now Mr So-and-so is sitting on Baba's lap. On other occasions when telling a Baba story people also say, "Such and such person sat on Baba's lap." But these days the trend is that "sitting on Baba's lap" is used more in connection with death. And that causes some confusion in the minds of readers. To unknot the situation please read below. 

Dogma: if "on Baba's lap" only used for death

Here are quoted lines from recently posted emails on various forums, wherein the writer uses the phrase - "in Baba's lap" - with the occasion of death:

- "May Parama Purusa Baba accept her in HIS divine lap"

- "We pray to Baba - please give him shelter in his lap... "

- "May his soul rest in the lap of our beloved BABA"

- "Now she is taking rest in Baba's Lap."

- "May Baba accept him in HIS divine lap....."

- "May he rest in HIS loving lap of eternity."

- "We are sure that Baba has taken him in His loving lap."

- "May his soul rest in Baba's lap forever."

- "Let her rest peacefully in Baba's Lap - which she always desired."

- "now he is in beloved Baba's lap"

- "May his soul get peaceful place in His lap"

- "He is now in Bábá's loving lap"

- "May Baba bless him with a seat in His lap."

- "May BABA accept him in HIS divine lap!"

- "May Baba take him in his eternal loving lap."

- "May his soul rest in peace taking shelter in Baba's lap."

- "Please keep him on Your lap forever."

- "We all collectively pray to Baba to take him on Baba's divine lap forever.”

All of the above lines are commonly written in eulogizing the deceased. These days mostly it is used in a eulogy and rarely used to recount one's intimate spiritual experiences - unfortunately. By this way, the phrase "in Baba's lap" is being misused, and step by step the real meaning is being forgotten as now people more commonly use the phrase to eulogize those who have died, and much less so to express their inner feelings of bhakti. Unfortunately, the meaning and inner spirit of the phrase is getting lost.


Baba story: "sitting on Baba's lap"

Some time ago after dharmacakra, a senior margii was recounting his experiences of having dharma samiiksa with Baba. He said, "After being lovingly scolded by Baba for my wrongdoings, then He called me close and placed me on His lap - I remained there for some time soaking up His love - and He blessed me."

We all enjoyed hearing about his personal account with Baba during dharma samiiksa. When he finished telling his factual and historical event, there was a call for questions. Various people posed their queries. Towards the end, one new margii raised his hand and asked, "How did Baba bring you back to life?"

Everyone stared at the new margii in amazement. There was a look of astonishment all around - people were really shocked to hear him say this. The new sadhaka sensed that something was wrong, and he said very matter-of-factly, "I thought that sitting on Baba's Lap means that he (the margii) died - that is why I asked that question."

This was quite eye-opening for those of us in the room: Through our language and expression we had unknowingly taught someone to think that being on Baba's lap is the equivalent of death. Because it seems that nowadays people only use the phrase "Baba's lap" when a person has died, such as "Let him rest peacefully in Baba's lap", as if in order to sit on Baba’s lap one has to die. But that is false. Sincere sadhakas regularly sit on Baba’s lap in their meditation. It is His grace. It is just like how a child need not die in order to sit on his father’s lap.

The idea is that this phrase - Baba's lap - has been linked with death due to extreme overuse. So for some time if sadhakas use this phrase exclusively for spiritual purposes, that will be best. The phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", should not meet a similar fate. It should not lose its pure spiritual quality and just refer to one's death. That will be very negative.

Baba would bless bhaktas and place them on His lap

There are tens of thousands of recorded stories by sadhakas where they use the phrase, "on Baba's lap", when describing their experiences of being with Baba: He used to bless them and bring them on His lap. People should understand the deeply mystical value of this expression, and not just think that Baba's lap means death, i.e. that you can only sit on His lap at the time of death. Still today there are thousands of margiis walking this earth who sat in Baba's lap. And not only that, there are countless more sadhakas who were blessed by Baba in dreams and sadhana wherein they sat in His lap. And still today this deeply intimate experience is attainable by sadhakas, by His grace.

There are so many ways an aspirant can reach unto Baba's lap including in sadhana. That is the main idea that should be preserved. Sadhana is a spiritual practice and one can sit on Baba's lap in sadhana. We should make it cent-per-cent clear to one and all that the phrase, "sitting on Baba's lap", does not mean death.

"Mahaprayan" means death of mortals - confirm for yourself
from the Samsad Bengali-English Dictionary

Mahaprayan (Death): Many are aware that mahaprayan (death) is the common term used in India and especially in our Bengal to describe the death of any human being, even ordinary people. In that way, the obituary columns of the newspapers of Bengal regularly cite the mahaprayan (death) of various persons of society who died or passed away.

Some may get confused and wrongly think that the word 'mahaprayan' (death) is one extraordinarily grand term of bhakti to be used in association with Parama Purusa. But that is not at all the case. Rather to do so is only to undermine the eternal presence of Parama Purusa. That is why no bhaktas ever use the word 'mahaprayan' in reference to Lord Shiva or Lord Krsna. Because Lord Shiva and Lord Krsna exist eternally. Then there is no question of Their mahaprayan (death).

Baba is Parama Purusa so He is eternal and there is no question of His mahaprayan.

Here it should be known that the convention of an annual death day ceremony (i.e. shraddhainjali or mahaprayan) is a foundation of the Islamic tradition. Muslims are well known for this, and their approach of an annual death day ceremony was adopted by the leader of a particular group in AMPS. So no one should think that mahaprayan is some type of sacred event. It is done on the death day anniversary of Muslims.

And for those who need still more technical proof then all this can be clarified quite readily by referencing the dictionary. Specifically in the Samsad Bengali-English dictionary 3rd edition on page 848. By checking there, it will be confirmed that the word 'mahaprayan' means death. Which is why it is used to refer to the passing away of even common citizens. And that is the case in this letter also. The term mahaprayan means death, and this is the ideal term for this purpose.

Mahaprayan is only for humans not for Sadguru

Here it should be qualified that there is both a real mahaprayan and fake mahaprayan. Real mahaprayan marks the death of any ordinary human being, just like the aforesaid news. This is the proper use of the term: To note a person's departure from this earth. That is the meaning of the mahaprayan term and that is the standard way the term is used in Indian languages.

Then there is the fake, or so-called, or dogmatic mahaprayan. That is when certain vested interests try to apply the mahaprayan term to Parama Purusa. This is grossly inappropriate because when Parama Purusa Sadguru Baba is that Divine Entity who is beginningless and endless and resides always in our heart, then it is entirely wrong to proclaim that He is gone.

That is why rational margiis are protesting; because the Oct 21st program is so-called mahaprayan. So-called means that something is fake. Parama Purusa is eternal, thus for some vested interests to declare "mahaprayan of Parama Purusa" is nothing but so-called mahaprayan.

Mahaprayan only really happens in the case of human beings, not Parama Purusa. Those doing mahaprayan for Sadguru are hypocrites. On the one side in meditation they ask His grace thinking that He is ever-present, and on the other side they think that Baba has passed away. That is their hypocrisy.

== Section 2: Links ==

Postings to Read

This is real work

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/12/why-mocked-ridiculed-3-more.html

Why AM discards idol worship

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/04/idol-worship-is-dangerous-why.html

Benefits & need of local support

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/03/wrong-approach-feeding-from-very-very.html

Common problem & solution

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/10/reading-is-easy-practicing-is-difficult.html

True history: Gandhi & Columbus

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/10/false-history-removal-2-more.html

How to feel His grace

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/11/why-some-feel-dry-mind-3-more.html

Bathing: dharmic system + 3 more

Baba

Bathing: dharmic system

Namaskar,

There are thousands of things to do in life. Some of them are done once in a lifetime; other things are done annually; some things are done seasonally; and, some are done occasionally, i.e. monthly, weekly, or daily etc. And then there are some absolutely vital things that are very important and highly related with the regular upkeep and maintenance of one’s existence. If those are not done, that impairs the whole human personality. Such key aspects have been given as Sixteen Points. These duties are fundamental to one’s physical, psychic, and spiritual development. Bathing is one of the Sixteen Points. That is why bathing is so important.
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Blocks waste & disease results

The human body is a machine or factory. And just as a factory emits waste, similarly the body purges itself of waste in the form of urine, stool, and perspiration. Sweat is released through the pores of the skin, but dead skin cells can clog those pores. To open and clean the pores of the skin, bathing is highly essential, otherwise the pores will remain clogged and that blocks the waste, and disease results.

In warm climates humans bathe to keep themselves cool. The problem arises in cold countries, as well as during the winter season of warm countries, when people do not want to take a bath. Because the environment is not conducive to bathing. In India, it is good that bathing is related with their religious rituals. So they are forced to bathe daily. When that type of pressure is not present, some may not bathe daily. But they are not aware that by this way they are harming themselves and inviting disease. Baba has given utmost importance to bath. It is compulsory for every Ananda Margii to bathe one or two times daily.

In point #6 of Sixteen Points Baba has given the most perfect, the most scientific, and the healthiest way to bathe. In that way He beautifully directs us that: “Bathe should be done according to the prescribed system.” (1)


System for bathing

Here following is Baba’s basic guideline for bathing:

Ananda Marga Caryacarya states, “First pour water on the navel. Then wet the region below the navel by splashing water from the front. Then pour water from behind. Thereafter pour water on the crown of the head in such a way that it trickles down over the backbone. Then bathe all over.” (2)

Then of course Baba has also given other supportive points such as:

(a) Use a proper cleansing agent: A natural or medicated soap without any perfume or artificial fragrance. Besides soap, chickpea flour can also be used as a cleansing agent on the body.
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Use of scrubber

(b) Use a scrubber: In various demonstrations and meetings Baba has pointed out the need to scrub the body briskly with an abrasive (mild to moderate) scrubber to remove all the dead skin cells.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Due to the accumulation of dead protoplasmic cells, a bad smell arises in the body. The reason for this is not taking a proper bath and washing away the dead cells.” (3)

So one should use a scrubber, cloth, netting etc and not just their bare hand.


Watch out: temperature of bathing water
 
(c) Use cool or cold water, not more than body temperature: This helps tremendously in making the body and mind fresh. It has an overall renewing effect by promoting circulation. Those living in cold climates can bathe using body-temperature water, if they cannot manage cold water. But under no circumstances should they use hot water. Some may prefer to use hot water but this is not supported by Ananda Marga. When it is cold, best is to use water that is just beneath the body temperature. By that way there is a distinct temperature change in the body.
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Unfortunately, some in the cold season do not bathe at all. But taking a full bath every day is extremely important. Once there was a Dada posted in the Tibetan plateau of Ladakh. It is an extremely cold area. And this Dada was not bathing regularly. And when he came for reporting Baba scolded him and guided him to bathe using luke-warm water, i.e. just a degree or two below body temperature.

Some of the key benefits of bathing are the removal of dirt and grime from the body and the temperature exchanges that occur while bathing. In the following teaching, Baba is giving a special health remedy for children and senior citizens and at the same time reminding us that under no conditions should the bath water be warmer than the body temperature.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, “When children are massaged with oil and then bathed in sun-warmed water it increases their vitality. Sun-warmed water is also beneficial for older people, however for older people it is not good if the temperature of the sun-warmed water is greater than the temperature of the body.” (4)


Bathing dos & don'ts

In various other places Baba also guides us that for healthy adults taking a cold bath is best.

(d) Bathing in a seated, kneeling, or squatting position: The glands and organs should be in a state of rest when bathing. So one must not stand while bathing; in a standing posture, That means not standing when bathing because when you are standing the organs are actively engaged, not resting.
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(e) Not using hot water: This makes both mind and body dull and heats up the lower cakras.

(f) Not using artificially scented soaps etc: For sadhakas such perfumes are detrimental and foul and should be avoided.

(g) Bath should be taken on a daily basis; twice daily or more in hot season:

Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, “Due to the secretion of smelly hormones, an unpleasant odour is emitted from the body. Everyone should take a bath at regular intervals to clean the body.” (5)

When one is perspiring due to climatic conditions or physical exertion etc, bathing multiple times a day is advisable. All those who were around those days know that Baba Himself would bathe four times a day during the hot season in Kolkata.

Bathing is highly essential for all of the aforementioned reasons. And one key point iscleaning the pores of the skin. Otherwise the pores will be clogged and that will block waste from being excreted from the body, thereby causing disease.
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Conclusion

Bathing is important for the following two reasons:

#1: Cleaning the waste from various orifices and joints.
#2: Revitalisation of the organs due to temperature exchange.

When cold water is poured over the body then that region contracts and the blood goes away from that area. Over time the body gradually warms itself again and fresh, new, oxygenated blood comes and nourishes that area.That is what happens in the process of bathing. That is why one feels very fresh after taking a full bath.
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Namaskar,
In Him,
Purnendu

References
1. Sixteen Points, Point #6
2. Caryacarya - 3, Bathing Procedure and Pitr Yajiṋa
3. Microvita in a Nutshell, Questions and Answers on Microvita – Excerpt B
4. Shabda Cayanika - 3, Kakubh to Kavaśńa (Discourse 17)
5. Microvita in a Nutshell, Questions and Answers on Microvita – Excerpt B

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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stand on their own as points of interest.

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== Section 2: Important Teaching ==

Status of atheists vs dogmatic believers

Ananda Marga ideology states, “The word “godly” and “god-fearing” do not have the same meaning. Behind godliness is a soul-stirring sentiment – an ardent zeal to realize one’s true Self; and the reason behind the fear of God is the important attempt to escape from the consequential suffering of one’s misdeeds. Yet the latter is still superior to the atheists, because at least for fear of divine punishment they refrain from sinful acts. The greatest advantage of the theists is that they do not endure the pangs of internal clash. But no matter how brazenly sceptics indulge in tall talks or sharpen the edge of their verbal weapons to win in an argument, there is always a fight going on in their minds. Reading a few pages of a book or listening to the eloquences of a few speakers, they seek to violate their own nature. With their fragmental external knowledge they try to struggle against the indivisible Supreme Entity, and in the end, being defeated, they say, “If He does exist, then why can’t we find Him?” Yet all the while their inner selves lament within them.” (1)

Note: There are three key and important points from the above teaching.

(1) The religions preach that one must be God-fearing, otherwise God will punish and destroy you. They think that is the best possible relationship one can have with the Divine, i.e to be God-fearing. According to Ananda Marga philosophy, fear is the worst type of relation with God. If one fears Him they will not like to go close to Him. In which case, one can never become one with that Supreme Entity. So it is very obvious that by this religious formula, no one can realize God.

(2) The teachings of Ananda Marga are the topmost: Ananda Marga preaches that one should cultivate love for the Divine Entity. By that way, the bhakta wishes to go close to Him and ultimately becomes one with Him, by His grace.

(3) The status of atheists is worse than followers of the dogmatic religions. Religious adherents refrain from doing bad due to fear of the Lord. But atheists have two problems. First, they do not have any genuine, dharmic rules in their life. Secondly, such atheists perpetually suffer from existential issues. With their logic they say they do not believe in God and try to disprove His existence, yet their heart tells them otherwise. Then their logical mind retorts, “If God exists then why can I not see Him?” So they live in a perpetual dilemma—always in limbo. The all-knowing Baba knows everyone's thoughts, and He says that no one is an atheist. In sum, the condition of such atheists is pathetic as they live in perpetual crisis and misery.

Reference
1. Subhasita Samgraha - 3, Supreme Benevolence and Mundane Pleasure

== Section: Important Teaching ==

Gaining victory over lust

Ananda Marga philosophy says, “If one stays away from objects of attraction, one has no chance of using them and they may thus gradually lose their attraction; while if one is near them one may be attracted towards them more.” (1)

Note: Reading negative articles, dirty books and literature, filthy magazines and watching lewd movies invites degeneration. By staying away from such degrading vices, one will step-by-step overcome that type of sensual attraction etc. And the mind will not be overwrought by those low-minded vrttis / degrading inclinations. 

Reference
1. Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy, Why Are People Afraid of Intuitional Practice?

== Section: Important Teaching ==

AMEP & Prabhat Samgiita contradiction?

“Prárthanárcaná mátraeva bhramamúlam.” (1)

Formula: Asking for something from Parama Purusa is bad. Asking for Parama Purusa is good.

If one is asking for Parama Purusa Himself then it is not prayer, and if one is asking something mundane from Him then it is prayer, which is bad and against our AM fundamentals.

When a bhakta is asking for Parama Purusa Himself, then that does not fall in the category of prayer. Then it is parabhakti. However, If a person is asking something from Parama Purusa - such as prestige, money, something mundane etc - then that is the type of prayer that is condemned in AM teachings.

Prabhat Samgiita says, “I do not have any virtue or strength from following Sixteen Points. Just I depend on Your causeless grace. Please give me bhakti; that is the only thing I want - to remain close to You.”

AMEP says, "Prayer is the act of asking for a favour with earnestness. It also means a solemn petition addressed to the Supreme Being for certain benefits. One prays to God for something which one does not possess or thinks one does not possess. One asks God for these favours with the faith that He alone can bestow everything and by His mere wish all wants can be satisfied. By prayer or by begging one wants to awaken His wish so that one may be granted the things one lacks. Does not one’s attempt to rouse the wish of God to fulfil these needs, upon careful and rational thinking, appear to be a reminder to God to give one something of which God has kept one deprived? It would otherwise not be necessary to remind Him in prayer of that thing or to try to arouse His wish to give. For instance, if one is in need of money, one would, with the faith that God alone can give, pray to Him for the favour of giving one money. Does not this request show God’s fault in keeping one in want of money, when He alone can give it? God alone is blamed for it, and by praying to Him for money one is precisely pointing out to Him His partiality in not giving one the money one needed. Therefore, prayer or asking for favours from God is only pointing out to the Sole Giver His mistakes in the distribution of His favours. It only presumes lack of impartiality in Him, and that is why He is blamed for making some very rich and others very poor. Praying to God for favours is only to bring to His notice the charge of partiality levelled against Him. When prayer leads to such a conclusion, it is only ignorance to ask for favours.” (2)

Reference
1. Ananda Sutram, 3-11
2. Ananda Marga Elementary Philosophy, How Should Human Beings Live In This World?

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जो परमपुरुष की शरण में आ गए, तो परमपुरुष उनके लिए अवश्य ही कुछ करेंगे

“तो, देखो एक मनुष्य मान लो बहुत-सा पाप किए | अब, उन पापों का अगर उनको फलभोग करना पड़े, तो एक ज़िन्दगी नहीं, वह हो सकता है बीस पचीस, पचास ज़िन्दगी लग जाएगी | तब ? उसका क्या भविष्य नहीं है ? वह केवल बार-बार दुनिया में आएगा पाप का फलभोग करने के लिए | उसका भविष्य क्या है ? भविष्य अन्धकार है ? तथाकथित-सभ्यता का जितना अधिक विकाश हो रहा है, उतना ही मनुष्य तो नीचे की ओर गिर रहा है, मन नीचे गिर रहा है | उतना ही मनुष्य पापी बन रहे हैं | तो, पापी का कोई भविष्य नहीं है ? यह क्या बात है ? कर्म का प्रतिकर्म अगर पूरा भोगना पड़े, तो मुक्ति-मोक्ष तो हर मनुष्य के लिए बहुत दूर की बात रह जाएगी | तब ? पापी का भविष्य नहीं है ? तो, हाँ भविष्य अवश्य ही है | जो परमपुरुष की शरण में आ गए, तो परमपुरुष उनके लिए अवश्य ही कुछ करेंगे | पापी के लिए भी कुछ करेंगे | क्यों ? न, उन परमपुरुष के सम्बन्ध में कहा गया "ऊतामृतत्वस्येशानो |" अर्थात्‌ वे नरक के भी ईश हैं, नरक के भी ईश्वर, और, स्वर्ग के भी ईश्वर | तो, नरक में बसनेवाले जो पापी हैं, वे भी परमात्मा के, परमपुरुष के साथ हैं | क्योंकि वे भी परमपुरुष के प्यारे हैं | और उनको प्यार देने के लिए परमपुरुष को नरक में भी रहना पड़ेगा उनके साथ |”

[यह बाबा के कैसेट से सीधे लिखा गया, बाबा का यह असली प्रवचन, अमृतोपदेश है। आनन्द मार्ग हिन्दी पुस्तकों में छपे प्रवचन तो नक़ली प्रवचन हैं, असली नहीं] (1)

Reference
1. हिंदी, अप्रकाशित,Transcribed ver. GD 12 August 1978 Patna

== Section 3: Links ==

Postings to Read

This is real work

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/12/why-mocked-ridiculed-3-more.html

Why AM discards idol worship

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2018/04/idol-worship-is-dangerous-why.html

Benefits & need of local support

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/03/wrong-approach-feeding-from-very-very.html

Common problem & solution

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2013/10/reading-is-easy-practicing-is-difficult.html

True history: Gandhi & Columbus

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/10/false-history-removal-2-more.html

How to feel His grace

• https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/2017/11/why-some-feel-dry-mind-3-more.html